What's eating my aglaonema jubilee petite?

Aglaonema Jubilee Petite's compact size means pest populations can build quickly across its small frame. Mealybugs are the primary threat, while fungus gnats exploit any overwatering. Its tight leaf clusters give mites and mealybugs sheltered spots — inspect the innermost leaves and base regularly for early signs.

Waxy white fluff between tightly packed leaves and along petioles; plant growth slows noticeably Use a cotton swab soaked in 70% isopropyl alcohol on each bug; follow with weekly neem oil spray for 4 weeks

Pale fine speckling on leaf surfaces; webbing across crowded growth in dry indoor air Shower the plant to remove mites mechanically; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days

Larvae in moist soil eat fine root hairs; adults are a nuisance; seedlings and small plants wilt Let soil dry between waterings; apply BTi drench or predatory nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) to the soil